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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

Help Your Students ‘Gospelize’ at School

Consider getting a group of Christian friends together to pray every week.

A Sober Look at Abortion Policy

Most evangelical Christians will factor in the life issue, because for them, like me, life is a paramount issue. I encourage you to value the unborn as well.

Prayer: Nothing Is Too Big (or Too Small) for God

Prayer is something that we all need to be doing. It’s a privilege and an adventure. And the Bible says that we should “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NKJV).

Do You Have ‘Drainers’ and ‘Energizers’ in Your Church?

The main difference between the energizers and the drainers are their expectations of us. The energizers don’t place great expectations on us. The drainers do.

The Impulse of Self-Justification

It's amazing how deeply our compulsion for self-justification runs, and it comes out in big and small ways.

3 Key Questions to Assess Your Humility

Pride is dangerous for a leader, so how do you reduce your potential of being prideful?

It’s Time to Heal

You are going to try and find healing somewhere. If it’s not in Jesus, the devil will destroy you and your family and your ministry.

Balancing the Missional Callings of Churches and Individuals

What role does the church play in sending individuals called to missions?